Exercise Categories
HSEEP
FEMA
Exercise Overview
Examples
100

What are the two main exercise categories?

Discussion Based & Operations Based

100

What is the last step in the exercise cycle? 

Evaluation
100

What are the 5 mission areas?

1. prevention

2. protection

3. response

4. recovery

5. mitigation

100

What does SMART stand for?

Specific

Measurable 

Attainable 

Realistic 

Time bound

100

T/F: Operations-based exercises generally have shorter task lists and therefore require less planning time.

False

200

What are the (3) Operations-Based exercises?

- Drills

- Functional

- Full Scale

200

What does HSEEP stand for?

 Homeland Security Exercise & Evaluation Program

200

How many core capabilities are there?

32


200

What are the three categories of threats/hazards?

Man made, Natural, technological

200

T/F: Existing exercise requirements and capabilities, plausible risks, and functions most in need of rehearsal will be identified by conducting Concepts and Objectives meeting.

True

300

What are the (4) Discussion-Based exercises?

- Seminars

- Workshops

- Table Tops

- Games

300

What are the 5 main exercise meetings?

1. C&0

2. Initial Planning 

3. Mid-term Planning

4. MSEL

5. Final Planning

300

Exercises can be used to test ____,_____, _______. 

Plans, Policies, & Procedures

300

What are the 4 main parameters of Scope

Exercise Type

Exercise Duration

Exercise Location

Exercise Parameters

300

What position is responsible for the strategic oversight and direction on the HSEEP Cycle for an individual exercise.

Exercise Director